實用英文寫作

課程概述 

文字訊息交換，為社會成員之間彼此溝通的關鍵方式。本課程包含具實用性的商業英文與科技文件，並以目前在校學習的需求為經、未來在職能力的培養為緯，帶領學生認識實用性質文件的架構與撰寫方式。藉由各式課堂活動的練習，帶領學生針對不同的寫作對象、與不同的寫作目的，構思可行的寫作策略，逐步完成寫作成品。

教學目標 

修完這門課之後，學生應該能夠：1. 了解商業與科技方面之實用文件的常見撰寫格式、2. 修改商業與科技的英文文件、3. 運用相關的寫作技巧，以清晰、簡潔的方式傳遞訊息，提升學生撰寫實用文件的語文能力。

每週進度及教學內容概述 

其他課程要求 

**1. Students are required to attend all classes. No more than three excused are permitted.

2. Active participation in class discussions is required.
3. Writing assignments are carefully scheduled as stages toward the fulfillment of the course’s objectives. All assignments are due in the next lecture. Late assignments are accepted, but the grades would be substantially lower and may not receive any feedback. Direct copy of the sentences on the Internet will also incur penalties.
4. The assignments should be submitted electronically as a MS Word file.
5. In addition to regular class time, students should devote an average of about one hour per week to preparation, including previewing, reviewing, and completing writing assignments.

＊ 中文授課、英文作業。 ＊ 本課程不開放旁聽，可於一、二週上網加簽，或於第三週人工加簽。

一、指定阅读

All course materials will be provided by the instructor. No textbooks or course packs need to be purchased.

二、参考书目

* Anderson, P. V. (2014). Technical Communication. (8th ed). Boston: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

* Alred, G. J., Brusaw, C. T., & Oliu, W. E. (2009). Handbook of Technical Writing. (9th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.

* Brantley, C. P. & Miller, M. G. (2008). Effective Communication for Colleges. (11th ed). Mason: Thomson South-Western.

* Guffey, M. E. & Loewy, D. (2011). Business Communication: Process & Product. (7th ed). Mason: South-Western Cengage Learning.

* Kolin, P. C. (2010). Successful Writing at Work. (9th ed.). Boston: Cengage Learning.

* Lehman, C. M. & DuFrene, D. D. (2012). BCOM3. Mason: South-Western.

* Mehlich, S., Smith-Worthington, D., & Che, P.-C. (2007). Technical writing for success: A school-to-work approach. Taipei: Cengage Learning.

* Turk, C. & Kirkman, J. (1989). Effective Writing: Improving Scientific, Technical and Business Communication. (2nd ed.). London: E & FN SPON.

* Sorenson, S. (2010). Webster’s New World Student Writing Handbook. (5 ed.). HoBoken: Wiley Publishing.

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